192.168.1.1 Login

192.168.1.1 is the local access page of Router. Local access page means the settings panel saved on the index file of the firmware. When a user wants to excess the settings of the Router he has to type 192.168.1.1 into the address bar of the web browser e.g. Internet explorer, Google chrome, Firefox etc. once the browser redirects to the index file it asks for the username and password.

The username and password are the once that user has kept during the first time installment. One the correct username and password of the Router is entered the Genie page opens up where the settings can be changed.

WHAT IS 192.168.1.1?

192.168.1.1 is a web address to get the local access of your Router where you can make both basic and advance changes. These changes can be in the wireless settings or firmware upgrade everything is possible through 192.168.1.1. It should be understood that we are specifically talking about Routers because 192.168.1.1 do not work on other Routers i.e 192.168.1.1 only triggers the firmware. So if you have Router 192.168.1.1 can give you access to a place where you can customize settings according to your needs.

WHAT CAN YOU DO ON 192.168.1.1?

As we told you earlier 192.168.1.1 opens up the settings dashboard of Router which makes following changes possible :

(Its advised to take technical supervision while accessing these functions on 192.168.1.1)

If you recently changed your ISP(internet service provider) you can simply run setup wizard to configure new connection.

SSID change and wireless password change can be done in the wireless settings.

192.168.1.1 also provide access to the attached devices on your network. So the intruders can be checked here.

Firmware upgrade can be done from inbuilt dashboard, which is the most brilliant feature of 192.168.1.1. regularly upgrade the firmwares of their Router to provide stability patches and security updates, which can be done from Firmware Upgrade, tab on dashboard.

Port Forwarding and Port Triggering can be done from the dashboard of 192.168.1.1 by entering the port numbers and selecting the device from the list. This feature enables gaming devices, VOIP phones, multimedia devices and plenty of other services in your home network.

DMZ settings can be enabled. Some gaming devices like play station, Xbox and Nintendo require opening of multiple ports which is kind of complicated but 192.168.1.1 makes it possible with just one click. Go to DMZ enable it put the IP address of the device and that’s it done!

Mac cloning can be done for certain Internet service providers from Internet setting in 192.168.1.1.

Now lets come to the main problem which most of us using Routers face while opening 192.168.1.1. The first and the most frustrating problem is web browser just keeps on spinning without opening up the page. This can be fixed by removing the cache and temporary files. The other problem is when your login information does not work while entering the username and password which can be fixed by calling the support number (1-800-280-0640) and giving them your model number and serial number.